Orange Line
Rapid Transit
For more information, visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Orange.
Current Service Alerts
Downtown Crossing Escalator 113 (Alewife platform to Hawley Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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State Elevator 803 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street, Milk Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the end of the Forest Hills platform and continue down the hallway (follow signs for Oak Grove and Blue Line) to the Wonderland platform. At the Wonderland platform, proceed to the 53 State St lobby and use State Elevator 975. To board a Forest Hills-bound train, cross Milk St and proceed south on Washington St for one-tenth of a mile to the intersection of Washington St and Winter St, and use Downtown Crossing Elevator 892. To board an Oak Grove-bound train, turn down Water st, take a left on Devonshire and proceed to State Elevator 975 in the 53 State St lobby, then follow signs for the Orange Line to Oak Grove.
State Escalator 501 (Oak Grove platform to Wonderland platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Assembly Elevator 719 (Platform to Revolution Drive paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the north end of the platform and use Assembly Elevator 717, then use Assembly Elevator 716 to access Foley St. To board, travel to the Foley St entrance and use Assembly Elevator 716, then use Assembly Elevator 717 to access the platform.
Community College Elevator 933 (Paid lobby to platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 A shuttle bus will be available to transport customers between Community College and Sullivan. To exit, exit the train at Sullivan and find station personnel or use a station call box to request the shuttle bus to Community College. To board, find station personnel or use a station call box at Community College to request the shuttle bus to Sullivan.
Assembly Elevator 717 (Platform to Foley Street paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the south end of the platform and use Assembly Elevator 719, then use Assembly Elevator 718 to access Revolution Dr. To board, travel to the Revolution Dr entrance and use Assembly Elevator 718, then use Assembly Elevator 719 to access the platform.
Assembly Elevator 716 (Foley Street to unpaid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the south end of the platform and use Assembly Elevator 719, then use Assembly Elevator 718 to access Revolution Dr. To board, travel to the Revolution Dr entrance and use Assembly Elevator 718, then use Assembly Elevator 719 to access the platform.
Assembly Elevator 718 (Revolution Drive to unpaid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the north end of the platform and use Assembly Elevator 717, then use Assembly Elevator 716 to access Foley St. To board, travel to the Foley St entrance and use Assembly Elevator 716, then use Assembly Elevator 717 to access the platform.
State Escalator 501 (Oak Grove platform to Wonderland platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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State Elevator 803 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street, Milk Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the end of the Forest Hills platform and continue down the hallway (follow signs for Oak Grove and Blue Line) to the Wonderland platform. At the Wonderland platform, proceed to the 53 State St lobby and use State Elevator 975. To board a Forest Hills-bound train, cross Milk St and proceed south on Washington St for one-tenth of a mile to the intersection of Washington St and Winter St, and use Downtown Crossing Elevator 892. To board an Oak Grove-bound train, turn down Water st, take a left on Devonshire and proceed to State Elevator 975 in the 53 State St lobby, then follow signs for the Orange Line to Oak Grove.
Malden Center Escalator 311 (Paid lobby to Orange Line platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Malden Center Elevator 945 (Lobby to Orange Line platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 A shuttle bus will be available to transport customers between Malden Center and Oak Grove. To exit the Orange Line, exit the train at Oak Grove and find station personnel or use a station call box to request the shuttle bus to Malden Center. To board the Orange Line, find station personnel or use a station call box at Malden Center to request the shuttle bus to Oak Grove. Alternatively, customers may also use Bus Routes 132, 136 or 137 for transportation between Malden Center and Oak Grove.
State Escalator 523 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street, Milk Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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The platform at Jackson Square is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains.
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
The stairway connecting the Jackson Square lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.
🚧 Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
Forest Hills Pedal and Park is experiencing access issues and will be closed for repairs until further notice.
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State Escalator 6 (Oak Grove platform to Old State House lobby) unavailable
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Orange Line: Service is suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay through August 30. Riders can use shuttles between Oak Grove and North Station, and the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.
Scope of Work: Crews will replace and upgrade the track area at Chinatown while also upgrading signals at Wellington and North Station which will strengthen service reliability. Local Shuttle Service: Free and accessible shuttle buses will service all stations between Oak Grove and North Station. Express Shuttle Service: Free and accessible shuttles will service Oak Grove, Malden Center, Wellington, and North Station. Accessible Vans: Accessible vans will be available at all Orange Line stations between Back Bay and Oak Grove, as well as Copley on the Green Line. See station personnel for assistance. Travel Times: Riders using the shuttles should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Oak Grove should budget at least an additional 70 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute. Commuter Rail Alternates: Riders are encouraged to consider the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line for fare-free service to and from Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Oak Grove. August 29-30 Commuter Rail Shuttle Train: On the weekend of August 29-30, a commuter rail train will operate between Oak Grove and North Station every hour between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. View Haverhill Commuter Rail schedule at this link: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Haverhill/timetable Shuttle Bus Locations: Oak Grove: Oak Grove Busway Malden Center: Northbound - West Busway, Berth A3​ Southbound - East Busway, Berth B1 Wellington: Wellington Busway Assembly: Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St (Route 90 Bus Stops) Sullivan Square: Northbound - Upper Busway, Berth A2​ Southbound - Upper Busway, Berth A5​ Community College: New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St North Station: Haverhill St @ Causeway St After North Station: Passengers can use the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay. View Shuttle Route and Stops: https://platform.remix.com/project/2acd9801 Add This To Your Calendar: https://calendarlink.com/event/XBw9I
Assembly Elevator 717 (Platform to Foley Street paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the south end of the platform and use Assembly Elevator 719, then use Assembly Elevator 718 to access Revolution Dr. To board, travel to the Revolution Dr entrance and use Assembly Elevator 718, then use Assembly Elevator 719 to access the platform.
State Elevator 803 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street, Milk Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑‍🔧 To exit, proceed to the end of the Forest Hills platform and continue down the hallway (follow signs for Oak Grove and Blue Line) to the Wonderland platform. At the Wonderland platform, proceed to the 53 State St lobby and use State Elevator 975. To board a Forest Hills-bound train, cross Milk St and proceed south on Washington St for one-tenth of a mile to the intersection of Washington St and Winter St, and use Downtown Crossing Elevator 892. To board an Oak Grove-bound train, turn down Water st, take a left on Devonshire and proceed to State Elevator 975 in the 53 State St lobby, then follow signs for the Orange Line to Oak Grove.
Orange Line: Service is suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay through August 30. Riders can use shuttles between Oak Grove and North Station, and the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay.
Scope of Work: Crews will replace and upgrade the track area at Chinatown while also upgrading signals at Wellington and North Station which will strengthen service reliability. Local Shuttle Service: Free and accessible shuttle buses will service all stations between Oak Grove and North Station. Express Shuttle Service: Free and accessible shuttles will service Oak Grove, Malden Center, Wellington, and North Station. Accessible Vans: Accessible vans will be available at all Orange Line stations between Back Bay and Oak Grove, as well as Copley on the Green Line. See station personnel for assistance. Travel Times: Riders using the shuttles should budget extra travel time. For example, a rider traveling to Downtown Crossing from Oak Grove should budget at least an additional 70 minutes of travel time in addition to their regular commute. Commuter Rail Alternates: Riders are encouraged to consider the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line for fare-free service to and from Oak Grove, Malden Center, and North Station. Regular fares should be purchased beyond Oak Grove. August 29-30 Commuter Rail Shuttle Train: On the weekend of August 29-30, a commuter rail train will operate between Oak Grove and North Station every hour between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. View Haverhill Commuter Rail schedule at this link: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Haverhill/timetable Shuttle Bus Locations: Oak Grove: Oak Grove Busway Malden Center: Northbound - West Busway, Berth A3​ Southbound - East Busway, Berth B1 Wellington: Wellington Busway Assembly: Grand Union Blvd @ Foley St (Route 90 Bus Stops) Sullivan Square: Northbound - Upper Busway, Berth A2​ Southbound - Upper Busway, Berth A5​ Community College: New Rutherford Ave @ Austin St North Station: Haverhill St @ Causeway St After North Station: Passengers can use the Green Line between North Station and Copley/Back Bay. View Shuttle Route and Stops: https://platform.remix.com/project/2acd9801 Add This To Your Calendar: https://calendarlink.com/event/XBw9I
Stations Served
This route stops at Assembly, Back Bay, Chinatown, Community College, Downtown Crossing, Forest Hills, Green Street, Haymarket, Jackson Square, Malden Center, Massachusetts Avenue, North Station, Oak Grove, Roxbury Crossing, Ruggles, State, Stony Brook, Sullivan Square, Tufts Medical Center and Wellington.
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